The design of the Audi grandsphere concept
Audi designers give an insight into the design process and present the highlights of the exterior and interior of the Audi grandsphere concept.
Superior traction especially in difficult winter conditions, coupled with controlled handling, are driving characteristics typical of Audi. An Audi can be steered effortlessly even in difficult road conditions. Maneuverability at low speeds in city traffic and stable straight-line stability at high speeds make Audi models easy to control. There is always sufficient power available for overtaking. To make the best possible use of the physical limits, the wheel brake on the e-tron S slightly decelerates the inside wheel on the front axle at the dynamic limit, and on both the front and rear axles on the e-tron. This distributes more torque to the outside, and the car follows the steering command particularly agilely in the direction of the curve. The traction control system (ASR) operates in one-millisecond cycles because Audi relocates individual function modules from the Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) to the power electronics directly on the e-machines. The features described above form the framework within which Audi developers characterize and evaluate driving behavior across all models during test drives on wintry as well as solid surfaces. This is the only way to achieve what customers feel when driving their Audi: it is an Audi.
Audi designers give an insight into the design process and present the highlights of the exterior and interior of the Audi grandsphere concept.
Hyundai today announced the addition of a new, rugged Santa Fe XRT trim with a bold, new look for enthusiasts. The Santa Fe XRT offers new exterior styling attributes distinct from standard Santa Fe models, including XRT-exclusive wheels and special dark exterior elements. The Santa Fe XRT trim builds upon the Santa Fe SEL with Convenience package and is available on internal combustion models with or without Hyundai’s exclusive HTRAC® AWD. The Santa Fe XRT FWD is $32,300, and the XRT AWD is $34,000; both are beginning to arrive at dealerships now.
In the year of its 80th anniversary, the Jeep® brand introduces to Europe the new Gladiator, the pickup truck featuring a distinct lifestyle appeal, great versatility and the ability to meet the needs for mobility and freedom. As a unique all-terrain pickup, the new model allows customers to stand out from the everyday and live every moment to the fullest. With Jeep Gladiator, it's easy to overcome every obstacle and have fun, with no limits or compromises. This is where its uniqueness in the segment lies: it retains the ability to meet practical needs of cargo carriage and it is perfectly suited to leisure time and everyday activities courtesy of its great versatility. The new Gladiator also marks a major return for the brand to the pickup segment, after almost 30 years since the launch of the last Jeep model with “truck” credentials and bed: the Comanche, which was in production from 1986 to 1992. This provides for the Gladiator to fit perfectly into Jeep heritage as it brings to attention a major brand tradition rooted long ago in 1947, when Willys Overland introduced a one-ton truck with four-wheel drive based on the CJ-2A. This first pickup was followed over almost half a century by different models – all with shared features, and made to be robust, versatile and reliable. These models included the FC-150/170 (1957-1965), the Jeep Gladiator/J Series (1963-1987), the CJ-8 Scrambler (1981-1985) and the Jeep Comanche (1986-1992), the last pickup in the brand’s heritage.
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